
At the close of the 1960s, Italy, as well as parts of France and England, saw the rise of library music created to soundtrack television, adverts, documentaries and films. These works were often produced with complete artistic freedom, which meant the results defy easy categorisation and in some cases help set future musical trends. Alessandro Alessandroni, who is most famous for his iconic whistle in Ennio Morricone's Sergio Leone scores, also had an extraordinary solo output. 1969's Ritmo dell'industria N. 2, his first solo album within the library music circuit, is rich in a mastery of multiple instruments. A rare and highly sought-after record.